California State Water Resources Control Board
JC-206585 - Cultural Resources Specialist
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
$3,851.00 - $7,364.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 10/30/2020
*This is a readvertisement. There is no need to reapply if you have already done so. Your application is still under consideration*
The State Water Resources Control Boards' (SWRCB) Division of Financial Assistance (Division) has two openings for an Environmental Scientist (ES) in the Special Project Review Unit. The position location is at 1001 I Street, 16th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Staff are currently teleworking due to Covid-19. Be advised, conditions are subject to change and telework cannot be guaranteed
Duties:
Under close supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist, the incumbent serves as one of the Division's Cultural Resources Specialists (CRS). The CRS reviews historic property identification reports submitted by applicants and works with applicants to correct deficiencies, drafts consultation letters to the State Historic Preservation Officer and works with Office of Historic Preservation staff for Section 106 compliance. The CRS provides professional guidance to applicants/consultants to assure compliance with laws and regulations regarding cultural resources (Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act [Section 106], the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, and California Environmental Protection Act [CEQA]) for a variety of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. Conducts pre-field research such as creating Geographic Information System maps, orders record searches from the California Historical Resources Information System, requests Sacred lands File Searches from the Native American Heritage Commission and conducts Native American tribal outreach. Evaluates potential historical resources/historic properties for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources and National Register of Historic Places and assesses projects’ potential impacts/effects on those properties. Writes quality cultural resources technical to support CEQA and Section106 findings. As appropriate, the incumbent participates in consultation with Native American tribes as required per Assembly Bill 52 and Section 106, coordinates with other state and federal agencies, and other consulting parties. The incumbent may also perform archaeological fieldwork and write cultural resources technical reports, draft monitoring and discovery plans, historic property treatment plans, and may develop Memoranda of Agreement to resolve adverse effects to historic properties consistent with Section 106. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and writing sections of environmental documents prepared for CEQA compliance, and drafting mitigation measures to reduce impacts to historical, archaeological, and tribal cultural resources when the SWRCB is CEQA lead agency. Briefs the State Water Board staff and management and attends meetings related to environmental project review for an array of drinking water and water quality projects.
Conducts day and overnight travel to project sites and meetings, performs field visits to confirm project compliance with environmental conditions, as necessary.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative,dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Department Information
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB)(collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.
The Water Boards values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission to preserve, enhance and restore the quality of California’s water resources.
Department Website:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
RPA #19-550-261 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application
when submitting a hardcopy application.
Must have Environmental Scientist list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.
Here is the link to the exam:
https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB01
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred.
Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development,personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/30/2020
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically,a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Dan Del Mazzio
P.O. BOX 100
Sacramento, CA 95812-0100
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Human Resources Branch - Dan Del Mazzio
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications - Required and must be included. Please see below for specific requirements.
- Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
1. Ability to meet the professional qualifications standards consistent with "Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation" (SOI)(36 CFR part 61) in prehistoric or historic archaeology including undergraduate (B.A.or B.S.) and/or graduate degree in anthropology with a concentration in archaeology or closely related field.
2. Experience and knowledge of historic or prehistoric archeological field methods and interpretation of data.
3. Knowledge of the resources used, and the steps involved in the preparation of a cultural resources identification reports.
4. Ability to apply the National Register criteria for evaluation of archaeological sites and built environment resources and assess potential project impacts to those resources.
5. Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team environment with colleagues of different disciplines.
6. Knowledge and experience of cultural resources laws and regulations.
7. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats, use critical thinking skills, and present an organized and well thought out argument supported with documentation.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Daniel Del Mazzio
(916) 323-0924
Daniel.Del-Mazzio@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Fatemah Martinez
341-5867 ext:
fatemah.bradley-martinez@waterboards.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
Shyla.Hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed and no more than two pages in length, use Arial size 12 pt.font, and normal margins.
Please list each "Desirable Qualification" and describe your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification. The Desirable Qualifications must be addressed in the same order as listed.
Applications received without the Statement of Qualifications addressed as stated will not
be considered.
Note: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry,color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave,gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed,sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.